Idaho is considering declaring a "wolf emergency" because of the rapidly rising number of wolves in the state. (AP Photo/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, File)

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As the wolf population in Idaho has topped 700, the governor is considering declaring a "wolf emergency," which would allow law enforcement officials to cull wolf packs in large numbers, reports ABC News. "Until something is done about these wolves, I'm a prisoner in my own home," said one Idaho woman who recently found four wolves on her property. Gov. CL Otter says he approves of the emergency declaration bill, but is still listening to legal advice.

Wolves were re-introduced to the Rockies beginning in 1995, and quickly expanded their numbers, leading to clashes among ranchers, local government, environmentalists, and the federal government. Wolf experts note there have been no attacks on people since the animals were re-introduced into the wild. "Wolves are less dangerous than most wildlife we've lived with for generations," Suzanne Stone of Defenders of Wildlife told lawmakers. “It certainly sends a bad message around the world that Idaho can’t be trusted, and people put more faith in Little Red Riding Hood than science.”

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yoeydude

Apr 13, 2011 2:08 AM CDT

We are talking about 700 , in the whole state , right ? I did not realize Idahoins were such big fuking pussies ,... oh well I lurn something on newser ev er ee fuking day ,.... readers digest of news my ass ,...

ballen

Apr 11, 2011 8:41 PM CDT

I live right next door to Idaho and the wolf problem. Some people are afraid of them. They are afraid for their children waiting for the school bus with wolves observing them from the woods. The wolves here are not the original breed--they are the larger gray wolf imported from Canada. The wolves have killed pets and livestock and the raids by the wolves are increasing. The elk populations are disappearing. Why--because there is no controlling how many packs of wolves are out there. They are very good at expanding their numbers when there is plenty to eat and in the last 10 years there has been plenty to eat. Just ask a hunter when he goes out looking for elk. People in Idaho see that good intentions have gotten out of hand and they are worried about their future trying to get along with an overpopulation of wolves. No human yet has been attacked by a wolf and I hope it never happens, but it has been observed that they seem to be getting bolder in their actions.